The average annual wage of the occupations is $68,530 and $33 per hour. 4 vocational programs could be taken for the Interior Designers career. Based on BLS data, a total of 67,760 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Interior Designers is $29,176. The average length of the programs is 58 hours and the average completion time is 15.00 months.
The following 4 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Interior Designers.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Architecture | 2 | $32,583 | - | - | - |
| Facilities Planning and Management | 4 | $20,778 | - | - | - |
| Housing and Human Environments (other) | 3 | $31,853 | - | - | - |
| Interior Design | 134 | $29,176 | $3,007 | 58 Hours | 15.00 Months |
The following 20 occupations are related to Interior Designers.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 111K | $100,400 | $48 |
| Landscape Architects | 20,370 | $83,990 | $40 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 111K | $65,000 | $31 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | 20,680 | $73,110 | $35 |
| Mechanical Drafters | 44,850 | $69,920 | $34 |
| Art Directors | 51,200 | $125,920 | $61 |
| Craft Artists | 5,830 | $43,610 | $21 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 10,910 | $71,420 | $34 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 30,810 | $81,870 | $39 |
| Fashion Designers | 19,940 | $97,030 | $47 |
| Graphic Designers | 213K | $64,700 | $31 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | 176K | $39,040 | $19 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | 10,090 | $67,170 | $32 |
| Lighting Technicians | 9,520 | $73,250 | $35 |
| Carpenters | 700K | $60,970 | $29 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | 42,420 | $53,920 | $26 |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | 22,310 | $59,050 | $28 |
| Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | 6,660 | $60,110 | $29 |
| Sewers, Hand | 3,390 | $33,860 | $16 |
| Model Makers, Wood | 590 | $52,510 | $25 |
The following 96 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Interior Designers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.